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NPR's Guy Raz reports from the German city of Nuremberg on the famous Christmas market where the tradition of Yule-tide gift giving is said to have begun. To keep Christmas in Nuremberg traditional, the city enforces a strict set of regulations -- governing everything that is sold, from the kinds of wooden toys to the length of roast sausages.

Robert talks with reporter Eric Pilgrim of the European Stars and Stripes about the trial of 2 American teenage boys. The boys will serve 7 to 8 years for the deaths of two German drivers. The drivers were killed after the boys dropped rocks from a pedestrian onto the windshields of the passing cars.

NPR's Brian Naylor reports on the efforts being launched by liberal groups opposed to the nomination of Senator John Ashcroft as attorney general. Ashcroft is a strong opponent of abortion rights and helped defeat the nomination last year of Ronnie White, an African-American, as a federal judge from Missouri -- and thus feminist and black organizations are mounting a campaign to defeat Ashcroft's nomination.

NPR's Barbara Bradley reports on reaction to the appointment of former Missouri Senator John Ashcroft to be Attorney General. Conservatives say Ashcroft is the perfect nominee for the job. At least one liberal group, People for the American Way, say having Ashcroft as Attorney General is a setback for civil rights.

NPR's Don Gonyea reports from Austin, Texas, on the first speech George W. Bush made last night as President Elect. While Bush clearly staked out his legislative agenda, he gave credit to his opponent, Vice-President Al Gore, reflecting the Governor's narrow victory.

NPR's Anthony Brooks reports on the eloquent concession speech delivered by Vice-President Al Gore last night. Gore referred to his opponent, as "President-Elect George Bush", and stuck to the theme of unity, but also gave hints that he may not be giving up on his quest for public office.

NPR's Debbie Elliott reports from Tallahassee on the political future of Florida Governor Jeb Bush. The younger brother of the president-elect took a public-relations pounding as his state's voting system and problems tarnished his image. An easy winner in 1998, Bush may now face a determined Democratic challenge in 2002.

NPR's Jennifer Ludden in Baghdad reports on the impact of a decade of U.N. sanctions against Iraq. Iraqis are eating better now, as a result of the U.N. sponsored oil-for-food program. But there are still critical shortages of medicine, and the Iraqi infrastructure is falling apart faster than it can be repaired.

David Willey reports from Rome on the historic visit between Austria's far-right wing leader Joerg Haider and Pope John Paul II in Rome where the controversial leader visited the Vatican to donated a Christmas tree for St. Peter's Square.

Yesterday's tornadoes were one of the worst tragedies in Alabama history says Alabama Governor Don Siegelman. Twelve people died and dozens were injured as twisters touched down in four different parts of the state. The Tuscaloosa area suffered most of the fatalities. Butler Cain reports.